Tributes have poured in after a man sadly died after being found unconscious in the street in a Leeds village.
Craig Griffiths was found in Wedgewood Close, Allerton Bywater around 6.45am on Sunday. He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment but was subsequently pronounced dead.
West Yorkshire Police are investigating the tragedy which is currently being treated as unexplained. Detectives are appealing for information to help establish his movements before the incident.
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Detective Chief Inspector Helen Steele, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are still working to establish the circumstances surrounding how Craig came to be unconscious in the street and what exactly has led to his death.
“His family are understandably upset at losing him so suddenly and unexpectedly and we are doing everything we can to get them the answers they need.
“We are treating his death as unexplained and are still trying to build up as full a picture as we can of his movements in the time leading up to when he was found unconscious in the street in Wedgewood Close on Sunday morning."
Tributes have poured in online from residents who cannot believe what happened to the 43-year-old man, describing him as "so young".
Jo Stockwell said: "I am still in shock, I can't believe this is all happening". While Karin Bond added: "Love to the whole family. Take care of yourselves, taking one day at a time. Thinking of you all even though unknown to me."
Marc Blakeston said: "Wow! RIP Griff, my old mate." Laura Smith added: "Not good at all, this was right on my doorstep. Feel for the family."
Louise Robertson said: "Poor lad. Hope his family get some answers, RIP". Anne-Marie added the sudden death was "so sad, and I hope the family can find out the info so they can lay him to rest in peace. God bless them all."
Officers have conducted CCTV enquiries and witness accounts have been provided - revealing some information about his movements. The force are still keen to hear from anyone who may have seen Mr Griffiths around the A656 Barnsdale Road and Station Road area of Allerton Bywater at around 1am-2am on Sunday morning.
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting reference 13220149964 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.
